How often do we link musicians to genres or cultural frames without realising it?
This concert reimagines the Guzheng beyond its usual setting, placing it in dialogue with a Western string quartet. As textures intertwine and musical roles evolve, familiar boundaries begin to soften.
By situating the Guzheng in varied settings throughout the programme, the performance reflects on how placement shapes the way we understand musical roles. When an instrument appears where it is not typically expected, something changes. Not in the instrument itself, but in the way we experience it.
PROGRAMME
KUAH HUI MIN (BMus4), Guzheng
FOONG SHU YAN ASHLEY (BMus1), Violin
SIEW XUAN YING (BMus1), Violin
CHER ZHI XIAN TIMOTHY (BMus1), Viola
YOUJIA CHEN (BMus3), Cello
娄树华 LOU SHU HUA
渔舟唱晚 The Fishing Boat Song at Dusk
王巽之 WANG XUN ZHI
高山流水 （浙江）High Mountain Flowing Water
CLAUDE DEBUSSY arr. KUAH HUI MIN
Clair de Lune
魏军 WEI JUN arr. KUAH HUI MIN
行者The Traveler
娄树华 LOU SHU HUA arr. KUAH HUI MIN
渔舟唱晚 The Fishing Boat Song at Dusk
TICKETING INFORMATION
Admission is free with registration via Eventbrite.
Out of respect for all patrons, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals. No children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
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ACCESSIBILITY
YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg